TMBC is a network of educators from BC school districts, post-secondary institutions, union locals and assorted partner organizations, including Make A Future.

Its goals are to advocate for mentorship support for early career teachers, and to share information and resources informing current work with the newest members of the BC teaching profession.

The blog includes information about mentorship resources, upcoming meetings and learning opportunities, as well as key contact people around the province.

You can also find TMBC on Twitter @mentorshipbc.

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The conference was originally developed to understand more fully how young children learn. Now in its thirteenth year, it has expanded to include the ways by which all school children- from preschoolers to young adults- develop.

There will be an opportunity to participate in several workshops, and to hear from two keynote speakers- Jesse Miller, a national speaker who will discuss the role of social media in regards to youth; and Tom Schimmer, an education author and consultant who will the explore the importance of confidence in children.

This is a free conference open to all Richmond parents, Caregivers, and Educators of children from preschool to adolescence. Workshops will be presented in both English and Chinese. For more information and to register, please visit the Richmond School District website here.

Recognizing the need for qualified Montessori teachers, the Vancouver Board of Education offers the Montessori Credential Program for educators interested in implementing the Montessori approach at the elementary level.

The Montessori approach, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a multidisciplinary and holistic system of education that emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological development.

If you’re interested in becoming a Montessori teacher, visit the Vancouver Board of Education’s website to learn more about their Montessori Credential Program for teachers.

Vancouver is currently hiring for two full-time Montessori teachers.

Other than a change in name and governance structure, the change does not affect the ability of teachers applying for certification.

Since BC College of Teachers website is now offline, teachers may go to the Teacher Regulation Branch’s website to apply for certification.

To keep students, staff, and the community members informed of the sustainability projects completed, in progress, and planned for the future, the VSB has launched an online portal called Green Board.

On the portal, there are resources and information on projects connected to zero waste, transportation, food security, and energy management. The VSB encourages participation and feedback from the community to help improve the portal and support its sustainability goals.

For the latest news on VSB’s sustainability projects, visit Green Board.

On Friday, November 25th at 7pm Pacific, the job search and online application feature on Makeafuture.ca will be temporarily offline for scheduled maintenance. The job search and online application feature will be back online on Saturday morning.

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This plan makes B.C’s fastest growing school district, Surrey (SD 36), a priority. The district has been approved for two elementary schools, two secondary schools, and the purchasing of land that will allow for four future schools to be developed as growth increases. The district is also providing $23 million for these projects.

Additionally, Sooke School District (SD 62) will be receiving two new secondary schools, allowing for future growth and the replacement of the Belmont Secondary School. The sale of the Belmont site will provide roughly $30 million in funding for these developments. As developments begin, an estimated 1,850 jobs will be created across the province, building on ‘Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan” released this September.

Over the past ten years, the Province has provided more than $1.8 billion to build 83 schools, 149 school additions, 26 renovations, and the purchasing of 22 sites. Furthermore, the government has committed over $3.9 billion to school capital and maintenance projects.

We are expecting this maintenance work to be completed no later than Saturday evening.

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